Author Topic: Mini Toons type close-in aerobatics sloper (Read 170572 times)

Fred · « **Reply #105 on:** March 15, 2011, 13:28:56 PM »

Alright, managed to free myself for 5 minutes, and finished the page for the Quark on my website!

All here : http://www.gliderireland.net/index.php/slope-soaring-in-ireland/quarkepp

With the Plan in PDF for those who want to scratch build it

I might post something on RCG if I have time, but this page, is basically a condensed version of the conversation we had on the forum.

Anyway, in the mean time, enjoy!

billscottni · « **Reply #106 on:** March 15, 2011, 17:40:31 PM »

Nice flying shots :lol:

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #107 on:** March 15, 2011, 18:20:07 PM »

Hi Fred, for me the Quark was sublime, it has all the pedigree of being one plane to have in the hanger !
The Quark has also a very smooth flying pattern , which would make it very good for a beginners plane , but you must reduce the control surface rates lol
For in your face aerobatics I think 35mph winds would make the Quark come alive !
In 10mph winds she is smooth and accurate and for me a very good travel of lift in the light winds.
Sorry for breaking the elevator rods, I forgot how to fly on mode 2 lol

Richard

Fred · « **Reply #108 on:** March 15, 2011, 18:33:23 PM »

:oops: Sorry Bill, forgot to mention you for the photos! Did the page really quick :oops: I'll update that later.
And thanks for the shots! :clap:

Thanks Richard for the comments! Really appreciated, especially from a World Class Indoor Aerobat pilot! :clap: :clap:

Really pleased with the model, one or two things to change (elevator pushrod and more carbone in the wings), and that will be almost perfect

Fred · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2011, 18:44:40 PM »

Oh and thanks to Andrew "I like them old" Wallace for supplying the new elevator joiner

billscottni · « **Reply #110 on:** March 15, 2011, 18:57:12 PM »

no prob on the pics Fred, was only winding you up!

andrew wallace · « **Reply #111 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:16:54 PM »

hey fred (he was touching me looking at you i think it was the hair :lol: )
the new rod came from the man who broke it :lol: :lol:
i only brought it down to the flight line

maybe he was looking for a good looking man for his good lookin daughter

i look forward to meeting you again at sleive gallion in april :clap:

joe · « **Reply #112 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:17:52 PM »

Well I enjoyed flying the quark so much that i went straight home and got stuck into finishing the minitoons!
Nearly there now. have to buy some tape tomorrow and she is ready.
A few little adjustments and you have a really fun machine that flies very well Fred and you can try whatever stunt you want case there's not a lot to break.
Good stuff!

andrew wallace · « **Reply #113 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:20:30 PM »

hey joe
ha that sounds like a song
richard tells me you're coming to portrush to get a surf board
when are you coming up

joe · « **Reply #114 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:28:53 PM »

Yeah maybe. If i order it the guy will post it for free but it's just another incentive to head up that direction. ya never know!

andrew wallace · « **Reply #115 on:** March 15, 2011, 21:42:54 PM »

joe
if you're coming up tuesday's my day off

if the wind's are north or westerly we could go flyin
if not let me know any way and you can come and have your tea with us before you head back home

Richard Boyd · « **Reply #116 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:55:36 AM »

Hi Joe , you will be passing the Sperrins/Sleive Gallion on your way to the North Coast, or if the North winds are howling then we could all meet up at Andrews and head to Benevena on the Coast.
Have you a spare mini Toon ?
Please PM me as I need some fun.

Richard

joe · « **Reply #117 on:** March 18, 2011, 21:22:47 PM »

Andrew/Richard.
Will stay in touch if I'm heading that way so ya can get the kettle on!

joe · « **Reply #118 on:** March 24, 2011, 21:03:27 PM »

Finally got the minitoons ready to fly. not finished, but flyable. had no glass tape which i got but only one small roll. enough to do the wings but not the fuse. hope to try it tomorrow if the cliff down the road is working.

Happy Days · « **Reply #119 on:** March 24, 2011, 22:28:55 PM »

It’s certainly looking very smart Joe, :clap: lets hope it performs according to spec. How have you secured the wings to the fuse? :?:

I’ve a feeling the winds are going to be a little too northerly for your sand dunes tomorrow.

Fancy a whiz over to the Big L.?

K.

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Author Topic: Mini Toons type close-in aerobatics sloper (Read 170572 times)